San Jose Remodel
Moody Modern
Beginning this whole home remodel, we needed to erase and reconfigure the existing standard 1970's layout, to reflect our client's artistry and love of the high seas. Having lived in Hawaii and fallen in love with the islands and their spirit. They had a deep desire for their home to reflect that same Aloha spirit.
Tearing down the confining kitchen walls, relocating the staircase and an addition of a laundry room combined the living and dining areas into one open great room. From the moment you now enter this newly remodeled San Jose Home, you are greeted with Light pouring in from every direction. Large black framed windows and a nearly full wall panoramic door, allows expansive views of the outdoors and serves as a seamless extension of the home's great room. Grand vaulted ceilings, highlighting the dramatic floating staircase, levitating wood treads and glass railing brings drama and dimension creating modern centerpiece.
In this island inspired space, moody black cabinets and mixed blue and greens subway tile backsplash wraps around the entire kitchen. To break up the dark cabinets, floating shelves are positioned between the windows to maintain a light and airy look and custom made teal cabinet pulls. A tall appliance caddy and a massive island with seating for 6 prove this custom kitchen is built for entertaining.
Blue hues and modernity continue into the reconfigured hall bathroom. Designed as a wet room features a freestanding soaking tub, floating vanity and walk in curbless shower. A glass panel opens the room to natural light while the full tiled wall exudes luxury.
Working through our In-House design process May Construction worked hand in hand with these homeowners though thoughtful design and personal touches we not only elevated their home but enhanced their daily life.
" We certainly made the right choice in selecting May Construction to do our whole home remodel. We liked the idea of going with a design and build company and were impressed with the owner Greg May, who showed a good underdstanding of what we wanted and consistently came up with great solutions to overcome every challange and deliver a beautiful final product, transforming it from a tired old seventies-era house into a modern contemporary stunner. He and his team are highly organized and efficient, with a systematic approach through every phase of the project. They provided a comprehensive list of vendors for us to visit (and even the specific people to work with) to select all our products and materials, well in advance to accomodate typical lead times and make sure they'd be on site when needed. They assisgned us a designer, Donna, and a project manager, Eric, to oversee the project. Donna gave us expert guidance and help in choosing our materials and fixtures, while Eric and his on-site crew made sure the construction went smoothly and stayed on schedule. Best of all was the outstanding quality of all the subcontractors. They all were absolutely top-notch, experienced, knowledgeable, highly skilled craftsman. Over the years, May Construction has solidified relationships with good reliable vendors and subs who, in turn, are happy and eager to work with that company that they know and trust, and they all work well together. I must mention also that not only did the team do a fantastic job, but they also actually managed to finish a month ahead of schedule, which is simply unheard of, and allowed us to move back in when we needed to! We couldn't be happier with our newly remodeled home. We absoutely love it. When people first walk in, they just say "Wow."
- Jeff & Akiko
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